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| − | Xiao Sheng was a minister to the Emperor of China. He was said to have swallowed a pearl which turned him into a dragon. The tale is recounted in Sir [[Edward Howe]]'s book on oriental dragon myths. | + | Xiao Sheng was a minister to the Emperor of China. He was said to have swallowed a pearl, (of a dragon's treasure), which turned him into a dragon. The tale is recounted in Sir [[Edward Howe]]'s book on oriental dragon myths. |
[[Temeraire]] was particularly interested in the story of Xiao Sheng because at times he wished to be human. He also suggested that he would like [[William Laurence]] to become a dragon. | [[Temeraire]] was particularly interested in the story of Xiao Sheng because at times he wished to be human. He also suggested that he would like [[William Laurence]] to become a dragon. | ||
Revision as of 13:37, 17 June 2008
Character Profile
| Name: | Xiao Sheng |
| Date of Birth: | |
| Service: | Chinese ministry |
| Rank: | |
| Nationality: | Chinese |
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Biography
Xiao Sheng was a minister to the Emperor of China. He was said to have swallowed a pearl, (of a dragon's treasure), which turned him into a dragon. The tale is recounted in Sir Edward Howe's book on oriental dragon myths.
Temeraire was particularly interested in the story of Xiao Sheng because at times he wished to be human. He also suggested that he would like William Laurence to become a dragon.
